Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

Bodies - Labelling body

73: Application for approval as labelling body

You could also call this:

"Apply to be a group that labels films and videos"

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You want to be approved as a labelling body under section 72 of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. When you apply, you must tell us about your organisation's rules and how you will do the job of a labelling body. You must also give us information about your organisation, such as its constitution. You might need to give more information so the Minister can decide whether to approve you. This extra information is about the things listed in section 72(4) of the Act. The Minister will ask you for the information they need to make a decision.

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72: Approval of labelling body, or

"Who can give labels to films in New Zealand?"

74: Community representatives, or

"The Minister chooses community helpers to advise on film decisions."

Part 6Bodies
Labelling body

73Application for approval as labelling body

An application for approval as the labelling body under section 72 shall specify—
the constitution and rules of the body or organisation seeking approval; and
the procedure by which that body or organisation proposes to carry out the functions of the labelling body under this Act.

In addition to the particulars required under subsection (1), the Minister may, for the purposes of deciding whether or not to grant an approval under section 72, require any body or organisation that applies for an approval to furnish to the Minister such further information as the Minister requires relating to any of the matters specified in paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 72(4).

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